To Hang Upon My Wall Lyrics - Singles - Peter Ansley

Sometimes in the morning, 

when I'm feeling kind of low, 

I look into the mirror, 

man, the lines they really show. 

When I was 17 was this the dream 

that I had planned? 

Living all alone 

with the face of my old man. 

Chorus: 

Is this the picture that I wanted 

to hang upon my wall? 

A portrait of my life 

to share with one and all? 

I thought I had plan 

but somewhere I got lost. 

Is this the picture that I wanted 

to hang upon my wall? 

Sometimes in the evenings, 

when I go out on the town, 

they say not to look needy 

as I slowly look around. 

I buy the girls some drinks, 

"yeah I was married once, you know. 

She could have left when I was young 

but now's the time she chose. 

(Chorus) 

Maybe if I felt different, 

if I felt I had slowed down, 

I'd realize that 21 

just won't come back around. 

But my heart still loves and longs 

and my hands still write love songs. 

After all these years 

I don't think less of me. 

And sometimes in the late night 

when the bars are closing down. 

There's a lump inside my throat 

and the beer won't wash it down. 

The girls are half my age 

but I'm hoping some will see 

behind this wrinkled face 

is still a boy with all his needs. 

(Chorus) 

Is this the picture 

to hang upon my wall? 

The story of my life 

to tell to one and all? 

I thought I'd have it made by now 

but somewhere I got tossed. 

it's not the picture that I wanted 

to hang upon my wall.